Christmas! It is almost here! It is mine and Eric’s favorite holiday of the year! If you are like most people, you are almost done shopping; however, you have a couple more items to pick up and wrap before Christmas morning! Do you love the hustle and bustle of last minute shopping or do you prefer to have everything purchased and wrapped by the end of October? To each his own, but if you do still have a few items to pick up, have you considered a special Christmas tree ornament? Christmas Traditions What are some of your Christmas traditions? Are there certain foods you only have during the … [Read more...]
Financial Oneness: Will You and Your Future Spouse be United Financially?
I thought I was good with money. I thought I was a saver. I thought I was good at budgeting... and then... I met Eric. Wow, there is a lot to be said for perspective. I have since learned that while I am better than some at money management, Eric is king! This has been comforting and... completely annoying (sometimes simultaneously!). Eric’s awesome money management skills and willingness to delay gratification made (and makes) it possible for me to work from home on material for PreEngaged. Eric’s ability to predict outcomes has helped save money when we may have otherwise spent it … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree Proposals (Marriage Proposal)
I have fond memories while growing up of going to a Christmas tree farm each year, chopping down our tree, and getting some hot apple cider at the tree farm. These couples will also hold Christmas trees special in their hearts as it is in this tree-choosing venue that these guys have decided to propose. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Redeeming Love
Night before last, I was up until 4:30am finishing Francine River’s book, Redeeming Love. A friend of mine was concerned that I was using television to get settled into bed at night, so she suggested that I start reading instead. Since reading has never been on my top ten list of fun activities to do on a rainy day, I was skeptical... but then she introduced me to Francine Rivers. First, she loaned me The Scarlet Thread and suggested that I would be hooked after just a few chapters. She was right. So after getting a taste of good novels, I borrowed Redeeming Love from another friend’s … [Read more...]
Some Considerations for Family Planning
Truth be told, I do not like using the phrase “family planning” since it sounds synonymous with “Planned Parenthood.” While couples do plan to have kids, I find the phrase “family planning” a bit humorous. Some couples plan to have a dozen kids, but God only gives them a couple. Meanwhile, other couples say, “No kids ever!” and have a bunch. But the only full-proof technique for not getting pregnant is abstinence and I have not personally met any married couples who have opted for the “no sex” method. When it comes to having babies, we can plan all we want, but that does not mean our kids … [Read more...]
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